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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,369.62, 11,550.99 and 5,347.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,369.62, 11,550.99 and 5,347.53 is: 7,380.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,369.62 : 11,550.99 = 5,347.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,369.62/11,550.99 = 5,347.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,369.62x = 11,550.99 × 5,347.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,369.62x = 61,769,265.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,769,265.55/8,369.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 7,380.18

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